One of the oldest houses in Charlotte, Hezekiah Alexander House was built in 1767 by renowned farmer, blacksmith, and politician, Hezekiah Alexander as his family home. The walls of the structure are completely made of stone, which was the material of choice for a vast majority of Dutch and German immigrants at the time. Today the house is maintained by the city council of Charlotte, which has converted it into a house museum.
The Divine Barrel Brewing is replete with tasty beer and a great ambiance. The drafts available here are inventive mixtures of wood fermented and wood-aged beers which are carefully created to appeal to the taste-buds of patrons. The prices are quite moderate, and customers can also indulge in bar games like corn hole. The brewery prides itself on its beautiful patio as well as its barrel room which contains numerous barrels ranging from sour beers to red and white wine barrels. These can be viewed by patrons during the tours of the brewery provided by the staff. With the brewery team's emphasis on wild and sour beers, customers can savor the unique taste of the drinks in a comfortable space.
The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County and the Children's Theatre of Charlotte have come together to create this awesome complex that houses the McColl Family Theatre, the Spangler Library, the Wachovia Playhouse, a Scene and Paint Shop, several studios, rehearsal rooms and a costume shop. A veritable entertainment center, this is the hub of family amusement activities in the area. A comprehensive collection of books and videos fills the library, while a number of educational programs for kids takes place at regular intervals.
NoDa (North Davidson Street) is net zoiets als SoHo, een levendige straat in de stad Charlotte. Er is een hoop te zien en te doen in deze beroemde kunstwijk, zowel voor bezoekers als voor locals. Er zijn hier een heleboel restaurants, theaters, galerijen, winkels en cafes. Kom naar deze straat tijdens de jaarlijkse Gallery Avond om een indruk te krijgen van de fascinerende kunstscene. Door de mix van cultuuur en cuisine en de vrolijjke sfeer is een bezoek aan deze straat zeker een must. Kijk op de website voor de verschillende evenementen.
The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center was opened in 1992. Although it has four theaters under it's management, only The Belk Theater and Booth Playhouse are physically part of the Center. Belk Theater offers the largest seating, hosting up to 2,100 people at full capacity, while the Booth Playhouse is a courtyard-style proscenium theater. The other two theaters the NCBPAC runs are the McGlohon Theatre at the Spirit Square and Duke Power Theatre at Spirit Square.
The Foundation for the Carolinas is a hub of philanthropy. This foundation brings many different people from the community together and encourages all to do good and to pay it forward. The Luski-Gorelick Center for Philanthropy is home to an art gallery on the first floor that features works from local artists. Admission to the gallery is free.